63020 ZIP Code — De Soto, MO

Jefferson County, Missouri

ZIP code 63020 is located in De Soto, Missouri, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 149.66 square miles and serves a population of 20,282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 636.

About ZIP code 63020

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,370. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 63020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,282

population

149.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
De Soto	Acceptable
De Soto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63030 Fletcher (9 mi) 63028 Festus (9.9 mi) 63087 Valles Mines (10 mi) 63050 Hillsboro (10.1 mi) 63630 Cadet (11.1 mi) 63023 Dittmer (12.6 mi) 63628 Bonne Terre (13 mi) 63019 Crystal City (13.4 mi) 63048 Herculaneum (14 mi) 63036 French Village (14.2 mi) 63070 Pevely (14.2 mi) 63071 Richwoods (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	20,282
Population density	136 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	149.66 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	38.1167
Longitude	-90.5756
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	636

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	36.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	35.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	24.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

20,282

Population

136

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$62,370

Median household income

$30,632

Per capita income

$165,900

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,217

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

474

Under 5

488

503

5–9

518

814

10–14

839

542

15–19

558

666

20–24

686

913

25–34

941

1,210

35–44

1,248

1,242

45–54

1,281

764

55–59

788

889

60–64

917

1,278

65–74

1,318

483

75–84

498

209

85+

215

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,359	21.5%
18 and over	15,923	78.5%
65 and over	4,001	19.7%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,410	85.3%
Two or more races	1,707	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,301	6%
Asian	94	0.4%
Other race	51	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	36.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	35.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	24.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$62,370

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,900
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.0%
Electricity	70.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,986	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	451	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,355	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,257	28.0%
Households with children under 18	2,423	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,807	34.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	23.8%
Married	53.8%	49.2%
Separated	1.6%	0.6%
Widowed	5.1%	9.7%
Divorced	12.7%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	198	4.9%
Kindergarten	208	5.1%
Elementary school	2,221	54.6%
High school	933	22.9%
College / grad school	509	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Construction 14.9%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Retail trade 12.8%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.0

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,900	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,320	95.3%
Spanish	184	1.0%
Other Indo-European	88	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	78	0.4%
Other languages	18	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,922	98.2%
Born in same state	19,815	97.7%
Born in different state	16,302	80.4%
Foreign born	107	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	360	1.8%
Not a US citizen	278	77.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,631	13%
French	2,039	10.1%
Arab	1,051	5.2%
English	275	1.4%
Dutch	50	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	43	0.2%
Irish	42	0.2%
Polish	35	0.2%
Norwegian	33	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	90.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63020

What city is ZIP code 63020 in?

ZIP code 63020 is primarily assigned to De Soto, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63020 in?

ZIP code 63020 falls within Jefferson County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63020?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 63020 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 63020 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 63020 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 63020 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 63020 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 63020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 63020 in?

ZIP code 63020 observes the CST timezone.